personal digital assistant
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While Apple first brought the idea of a personal digital assistant mainstream by introducing Siri in 2011, competitors such as Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa have by many measures surpassed Siri’s capabilities.
From Slate • May 31, 2018
A Microsoft representative said the company will evaluate the study’s findings, adding that Cortana is designed to be a personal digital assistant focused on helping users be more productive.
From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2016
In 1992, Apple launched a new gadget called the personal digital assistant with the slogan: "Put your office in the palm of your hand."
From BBC • Aug. 2, 2013
That company gained international renown by creating forms for technology as well as products ranging from portable heart defibrillators to the Palm V, a sleek hand-held personal digital assistant.
From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2012
John Battelle On The Future Of Search: Part Two - Search Engine Land The latest discussion includes "Siri, an iPhone app that offers a personal digital assistant that's really a voice activated meta-search tool."
From The Guardian • Apr. 16, 2010